This could be serious. I hooked up a garden hose nozzle to the flushing port and turned the water to half. I normally use the muffs but this time decided to go “high tech”. I first noticed a fair amount of water coming out of the prop. I then saw water running out of the cowl at the lower front area. I immediately turned off the water and took off the cowl. The water was about half way to the top of the lower cowl. I about flipped out. How could this be? After about 15 minutes I hooked up the muffs and started the motor with no problem. Is this normal to have water in the cowl using the garden hose nozzle attached to the flushing port? I can see evidence of rust on some of the bolts as if salt water has been getting inside the cowl.

Any help you can give is welcomed.

SC